Another weekend of college football is in the books, with another wild day of upsets across the nation. Five teams ranked inside the top 16 were upset by unranked teams, including No. 2 BYU.

With a wild weekend behind us, it is time to check out the latest AP Top 25 rankings. Of course, there were several shakeups following the chaotic week.

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The Miami Hurricanes continue to hold onto the top spot, earning 59 first-place votes. Ohio State checks in at No. 2, while the Georgia Bulldogs, Indiana Hoosiers, and Notre Dame round out the top five.

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Oct 24, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah (10) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

Where does your favorite team stand in the updated AP poll? Below is a full look at the AP Top 25 poll following Week 8 of the 2026 season.

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2026 AP Top 25 Poll Entering Week 9

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  1. Miami (7-0 (59 first-place votes)
  2. Ohio State (6-1) (10 first-place votes)
  3. Georgia (6-1)
  4. Indiana (7-1)
  5. Notre Dame (6-1)
  6. Utah (7-0) (1 first-place vote)
  7. UCLA (7-0)
  8. BYU (6-1)
  9. Kentucky (7-1)
  10. Alabama (6-2)
  11. Texas (5-2)
  12. Ole Miss (5-2)
  13. Texas Tech (6-1)
  14. Wake Forest (6-1)
  15. LSU (6-2)
  16. Tennessee (6-2)
  17. Florida (5-2)
  18. Houston (6-2)
  19. SMU (6-1)
  20. Boise State (6-1)
  21. Northwestern (6-1)
  22. Arizona (6-1)
  23. Missouri (5-2)
  24. Oklahoma State (5-2)
  25. Wisconsin (5-2)

Others receiving votes: Iowa (5-2) 76, New Mexico (6-1) 41, Cincinnati (5-2) 11, Oregon State (5-2) 11, South Carolina (4-3) 8, Minnesota (5-2) 7, USC (6-2) 7, UTSA 1, Virginia Tech (6-2) 1.

The Associated Press rankings carry more weight than polls like the Coaches Poll and FWAA Poll, as they are part of the deciding factor in which teams reach the College Football Playoff. The Coaches Poll, which is not part of the College Football Playoff selection committee’s formula to determine the four teams that will compete for the College Football Playoff National Championship, is voted on by 65 FBS head coaches.

The Associated Press began its college football poll on Oct. 19, 1936, and it is now the longest-running poll of those that award national titles at the end of the season. The preseason poll was started in 1950.

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Source: Yahoo Sports